Allegheny Health Network
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Allegheny Health Network | Report ID | 2017099423 |
| Address | 320 East North Avenue | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15212 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.45000, -80.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking away from a patient's bed when the employee's foot was caught in the bed's control module cord. The employee tripped and tried to brace the fall with their hands, breaking both wrists.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2017, a worker at Allegheny Health Network in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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